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About the Army

maintaining Canada's sovereignty by providing land surveillance and combat-ready forces

contributing to the collective defence of North America

providing armed and unarmed assistance to civil authorities when needed to maintain public order and security

assisting provincial and other authorities with natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, storms, forest fires and other emergencies

supporting Canadian interests abroad, by providing forces to the UN, NATO, and other operations involving more than two nations

serving as peacekeepers

providing humanitarian assistance

Vision

The Canadian Army - as part of the Canadian Armed Forces - will be a soldier-centric, professional and integrated force achieving operational excellence at home and abroad. While working alongside Whole of Government colleagues, key allies and partners, the Canadian Army will be a scalable, agile, and responsive force that operates among populations to deliver decisive land power in the achievement of Canadian defence objectives.

Mission

The Canadian Army will generate combat effective, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada’s defence objectives.